A large dual occupancy (detached) proposal with a five bedroom mansion, swimming pool and a three bedroom caretakers dwelling is proposed for 501A Booyong Rd, Booyong.

Byron Greens members could expect to be asked to take the future of the Richmond River further south into account when choosing a candidate for next year’s state election.

Those wanting to make a submission on Byron Shire Council’s budget for next year, along with its operational plan, and long-term financial plan until Sunday, 31 May.

A GoFundMe campaign has been set up to help the family of a young father recently killed in a truck accident in Tweed Heads.

The sudden resignation of controversy-plagued National Anti-Corruption Commissioner Paul Brereton has served to further highlight the failings of an organisation which began with such high hopes, having been one of the key demands of the first teal representatives and a core promise of the incoming Albanese Labor government.